🌱 Why a Marion County judge’s case just returned for possible felonies

Hi Marshall! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Marion County judge’s case just returned for possible felonies
• What new drilling near Marshall could mean for our local economy
• How a Marshall fisherman landed a record bass and huge prizes

Also on today's calendar: Boots & Bling Gala Fundraiser and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warmer; a little morning rain, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 68.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• DA to review additional complaint, possible felony charges against Marion County judge (news-journal.com) — Marshall readers should know that Marion County District Attorney officials are reviewing a new complaint that could bring possible felony indecent assault charges against County Judge Leward LaFleur, stemming from a November party. The Marshall News Messenger obtained a letter showing Jefferson’s city attorney sent the case back to Marion County prosecutors after learning of additional alleged conduct, while LaFleur continues to deny all accusations.
   

• Drilling report: April 5-11, 2026 (news-journal.com) — Energy activity is staying busy just outside Marshall, with a Panola County well reported 13.6 miles southwest of town and multiple new gas and oil completions across nearby Harrison and Marion counties. The latest Texas Railroad Commission report details fresh permits, depths, and production rates that help shape jobs, tax revenue, and industry traffic around Marshall and its neighboring communities.
   

• Big Bass Splash Heads to Toledo Bend With $550K To Be Paid Out (kicks105.com) — Marshall angler Glen Stone just made history, landing the largest bass ever caught in the 42-year Big Bass Splash on Lake Sam Rayburn and winning a new truck, boat, and cash. Organizers now turn to the next Big Bass Splash at Toledo Bend in mid-May, with $550,000 in guaranteed prizes and hourly payouts for anglers across the region.
   

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📸 Around Marshall

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marshall

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday April 23

• Longview, TX Counseling | Events Center
  Synergy Park, 100 N Bolivar St, Marshall
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday April 23

• Percussion Concert (Band)
  Marshall High School , 1900 Maverick Dr , Marshall
  6:30 pm

Friday April 24

• Tennis 5A Region II Tournament
  Melissa High School , 4220 E. Melissa Rd. , Melissa
  8:00 am
• MHS Baseball @ Lufkin (DISTRICT)
  Marshall ISD , 309 S Medford Dr , Lufkin
  4:30 pm

Saturday April 25

• MJHS Tennis Tournament - Tyler Cujo Middle School - Away
  Tyler High School Tennis Courts , 1246 N NW Loop 323 , Tyler
  8:00 am
• Tennis 5A Region II Tournament
  Melissa High School , 4220 E. Melissa Rd. , Melissa
  8:00 am
• Colorguard Spring Showcase
  Marshall High School , 1900 Maverick Dr , Marshall
  10:00 am
• Boots & Bling Gala Fundraiser
  Bear Creek Smokehouse Inc , 10857 TX-154 , Marshall
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 23

• Percussion Concert (Band)
  Marshall High School , 1900 Maverick Dr , Marshall
  6:30 pm

Friday April 24

• Tennis 5A Region II Tournament
  Melissa High School , 4220 E. Melissa Rd. , Melissa
  8:00 am
• MHS Baseball @ Lufkin (DISTRICT)
  Marshall ISD , 309 S Medford Dr , Lufkin
  4:30 pm

Saturday April 25

• MJHS Tennis Tournament - Tyler Cujo Middle School - Away
  Tyler High School Tennis Courts , 1246 N NW Loop 323 , Tyler
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Boating is complicated.
  Renewing with TxT isn’t. Knots, ropes, gear… there’s enough to manage while you're on the water. So keep your boat registration renewal simple with… (Nextdoor )

• Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Marshall. Apply here.
• Minnesota State posted a job opening for Assistant Athletic Director - Development & Special Events - MSUAASF Range C in Marshall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marshall here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson

• City leaders to hear water flow presentations in Jefferson (ktbs.com)
• City of Jefferson Council Meeting 04-21-2026 (marioncoherald.com)
• Jefferson County homeowners outraged as some property appraisals triple in a year (kfdm.com)

Longview

• Longview honors former Lobo Q.B. Haynes King ahead of NFL Draft (ketk.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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